Dwaine Haughian 
Use this quick guide to share the right details and get labels that fit your operation. Clear information at the start helps avoid delays and rework. Step 1: Print Method and Label Material Choose how the label is printed and what it is made from. Common options include direct thermal or thermal transfer, paired with …
Direct thermal labels create an image when heat reacts with a special coating on the label. Thermal transfer labels use a heated printhead and ribbon to place ink onto the surface. The right choice depends on how long the label must last, where it will be used and the printer you have. For shipping labels …
Table of Contents Switching label suppliers is about more than finding a lower price. Your labels must fit your printer, stick to the correct surface and remain readable in the conditions where they are used. Lead times, minimum order quantities, material quality and technical support can also affect your daily operation. Before making a change, …
Table of Contents A printer that skips labels, produces faded text or prints barcodes that will not scan can quickly hold up packing and dispatch. Most thermal label printer problems are caused by the printer settings, calibration, label roll, ribbon or a build-up of dirt. Some can be corrected in a few minutes. Others show …
Welcome to our Q2 Newsletter, where we look back on another exciting and successful quarter for Hub Packaging.From the launch of our new company overview video and the acquisition of Faleen Sales Ltd, to our partnership with renewable energy provider 3T Power and industry recognition across the business, it has been a period of growth …
(L-R) Samantha Wright, Lee McDowell, Sean McConochie, Martin Smyth After five strong years of sustained growth, Aberdeen-based packaging company Packed Up has partnered with Hub Packaging in a strategic move designed to drive further expansion. The deal brings together two dynamic, forward-thinking businesses in the UK’s packaging industry, whilst providing scope for further investment in Packed …
Hi All, Welcome to the first edition of the 2026 Quarterly Newsletter! Its been a special quarter this year, as we introduce many new staff members, share plans for the next 3 years and much more! Hub Packaging Announces Major Expansion Plans for 2030 Hub Packaging Senior Team (L – R) – Martin Smyth, David …
Hub Packaging Senior Team (L-R) – Martin Smyth, David Quigley, Julian Coldrick, Russell Brennan, Andrew Ward & Lee McDowell Hub Packaging has announced ambitious growth plans as it positions itself to become the leading packaging provider of choice across the Island of Ireland and beyond. Founded in 1977 by Ben Crozier, the family‑owned business is …
What This Means for Your Business As of 19 January 2026, Royal Mail Labels has introduced an important change for business customers — thermal label rolls are no longer provided for free. These Royal Mail label rolls, which many eCommerce sellers and fulfilment teams relied on without charge, are now treated as a paid consumable …
CFO Lee Mcdowell & CEO Andrew Ward Present Cheque to AANI HEMS Paramedic Cailean Campbell Air Ambulance Northern Ireland is delighted to celebrate a hugely successful fundraising partnership with Hub Packaging, which has raised an incredible £21,186 in support of the charity’s life-saving Helicopter Emergency Medical Service. The impressive total will help fund nearly three …
